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United Kingdom 1958 Commemorative Year Set

Name: United Kingdom 1958 Commemorative Year Set
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1958 · Various

This set includes all six commemorative stamps issued by Great Britain in 1958. The designs celebrate the 6th British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff, Wales, and the 50th anniversary of the Parliament of Northern Ireland. The stamps feature symbolic imagery such as a Welsh Dragon, a Red Hand of Ulster, and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Issued during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, these stamps reflect the post-war focus on Commonwealth unity and regional identity within the United Kingdom.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty parliament sports games anniversary

Catalog Numbers

sg570-575

scott338-343

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.